Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Dried figs from Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Turkey were stopped at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package or ask the store where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Denmark
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